Novy Bor - Ust-Tsylma

On December 27, 1995 at 12:30 PM, Novy Bor - Ust-Tsylma experienced a crash involving PZL-Mielec AN-2, operated by Komi Avia, with the event recorded near Novy Bor Republic of Komi.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

14 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 14 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 12, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. After takeoff from Novy Bor Airfield, while climbing to a height of about 10 metres, the aircraft nosed up. The pilot reduced the engine power when the aircraft stalled and crashed on the runway about 150 metres from its end. All 14 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that the CofG was well beyond the aft limit.

Aircraft reference details include registration RA-32366, MSN 1G100-17, year of manufacture 1968.